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Houston Chamber Choir|Duruflé : Complete Choral Works

Duruflé : Complete Choral Works

Houston Chamber Choir, Ken Cowan, Robert Simpson

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This spectacular new release of Maurice Duruflé’s complete choral output uncovers hidden gems of French classical music.

Infused with modal harmonies and plainsong, Maurice Duruflé's choral works look back to Gregorian chant. The composer also found inspiration in the likes of Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy, incorporating definite lines and close harmonies into his music, and the result is astonishingly simple. His works were part of a whole stylistic movement in the 20th century (one that was far removed from neoclassicism) that tried to trace music back to its origins, separating itself from all the trappings of theatre and performance, and moving away from the highly abstract tendencies that characterised much of the music in the post-war period.

Is Gregorian chant the “mother” of all music? Quite possibly. Duruflé aimed to create a serene, gentle mood all the while echoing a contemporary trend, one that was still emerging yet already rather developed, centred around harmony and floating atmospheres in the hope of bringing people together in communion.

With little to show by way of recordings yet much by way of talent, the Houston Chamber Choir give a beautiful performance of the French composer's works. Their radiant singing is well worth discovering, made all the more breathtaking by the generous acoustics of the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall at Rice University, which allow the conductor Robert Simpson to use broad phrasings. The conductor adds an especially touching quality to these naturally expressive works, making this recording – which is as moving as the composer's earlier recordings (Erato) - an ideal gateway into Duruflé’s hypnotic universe (Messe “Cum Jubilo”).

It should be noted that despite his relatively long life, Duruflé’s composed only fourteen works. His final composition Notre Père (which lasts just ninety seconds!) was written especially for the Catholic Church though was never performed due to its sheer difficulty. This modest number of compositions reflects Duruflé’s crippling self-criticism and continuous search for perfection. This Houston Chamber Choir recording is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover one of the best kept secrets of the 20th century. © Qobuz

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Messe “Cum Jubilo” pour chœur de barytons et orgue, Op. 11 (Maurice Duruflé)

1
I. Kyrie
Ken Cowan
00:03:44

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

2
II. Gloria
Eduardo Tercero
00:06:12

Eduardo Tercero, Tenor - Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

3
III. Sanctus
Ken Cowan
00:03:52

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

4
IV. Benedictus
Eduardo Tercero
00:01:59

Eduardo Tercero, Tenor - Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

5
V. Agnus dei
Ken Cowan
00:04:04

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens pour chœur a cappella, Op. 10 (Maurice Duruflé)

6
I. Ubi caritas
Houston Chamber Choir
00:02:48

Houston Chamber Choir - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

7
II. Tota pulchra es
Houston Chamber Choir
00:02:06

Houston Chamber Choir - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

8
III. Tu es Petrus
Houston Chamber Choir
00:01:01

Houston Chamber Choir - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

9
IV. Tantum ergo
Houston Chamber Choir
00:02:39

Houston Chamber Choir - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

Notre Père pour chœur a cappella (Maurice Duruflé)

10
Notre Père pour chœur a cappella
Houston Chamber Choir
00:01:30

Houston Chamber Choir - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

Requiem pour soli, chœurs et orgue, Op. 9 (Maurice Duruflé)

11
I. Introit
Ken Cowan
00:03:32

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

12
II. Kyrie
Ken Cowan
00:03:46

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

13
III. Domine Jesu Christe
Ken Cowan
00:08:34

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

14
IV. Sanctus & Benedictus
Ken Cowan
00:03:06

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

15
V. Pie Jesu
Cecilia Duarte
00:03:14

Cecilia Duarte, Mezzo-Soprano - Houston Chamber Choir - Norman Fischer, Cello - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

16
VI. Agnus Dei
Ken Cowan
00:03:48

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

17
VII. Lux aeterna
Ken Cowan
00:04:14

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

18
VIII. Libera me
Ken Cowan
00:05:33

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

19
IX. In Paradisum
Ken Cowan
00:02:47

Houston Chamber Choir - Ken Cowan, Organ - Robert Simpson, Conductor - Maurice Duruflé, Composer - Durand, MusicPublisher - Blanton Alspaugh, Producer

(C) 2019 Signum Records (P) 2019 Signum Records

Albumbeschreibung

This spectacular new release of Maurice Duruflé’s complete choral output uncovers hidden gems of French classical music.

Infused with modal harmonies and plainsong, Maurice Duruflé's choral works look back to Gregorian chant. The composer also found inspiration in the likes of Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy, incorporating definite lines and close harmonies into his music, and the result is astonishingly simple. His works were part of a whole stylistic movement in the 20th century (one that was far removed from neoclassicism) that tried to trace music back to its origins, separating itself from all the trappings of theatre and performance, and moving away from the highly abstract tendencies that characterised much of the music in the post-war period.

Is Gregorian chant the “mother” of all music? Quite possibly. Duruflé aimed to create a serene, gentle mood all the while echoing a contemporary trend, one that was still emerging yet already rather developed, centred around harmony and floating atmospheres in the hope of bringing people together in communion.

With little to show by way of recordings yet much by way of talent, the Houston Chamber Choir give a beautiful performance of the French composer's works. Their radiant singing is well worth discovering, made all the more breathtaking by the generous acoustics of the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall at Rice University, which allow the conductor Robert Simpson to use broad phrasings. The conductor adds an especially touching quality to these naturally expressive works, making this recording – which is as moving as the composer's earlier recordings (Erato) - an ideal gateway into Duruflé’s hypnotic universe (Messe “Cum Jubilo”).

It should be noted that despite his relatively long life, Duruflé’s composed only fourteen works. His final composition Notre Père (which lasts just ninety seconds!) was written especially for the Catholic Church though was never performed due to its sheer difficulty. This modest number of compositions reflects Duruflé’s crippling self-criticism and continuous search for perfection. This Houston Chamber Choir recording is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover one of the best kept secrets of the 20th century. © Qobuz

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